Home Health RN- PAH

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus

The registered nurse is accountable for the delivery and supervision of safe, quality care that is individualized for their assigned patients and follows the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation). She/He is responsible for the assessment, treatment and care of patients in populations and ages as assigned. The registered nurse accepts and promotes professional development as an integral part of nursing practice, access, analyze, customize, coordinate and communicate the patient’s plan of care and activities collaboratively with other members of the health care team.

Families and/or significant others will be included within the plan of care as appropriate. She/He will direct, delegate and manage the care delivered by colleagues and subordinates. The registered nurse performs all duties in a manner that respects and supports the family‑centered care model. Collegial and collaborative care reflects the philosophy of the Division of Nursing, the Mission and Core Values of the Sisters of Providence, and National Patient Safety Standards.

• Possesses knowledge of developmental needs and competes in the assessment and treatment as it relates to the age of the patient population served.
• Conducts and documents a comprehensive patient assessment upon admission.
• Continually reassesses and applies appropriate advocacy and interventions as indicated.
• Is competent in interpreting a patient’s self‑assessment and behavior, and applies understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, psychosocial and chronological maturation process.
• Actively involves patient and family in the collaborative plan of care.
• Consistently demonstrates and promotes safe patient care practices:
  • Hand washing / Patient
  • Communication
  • Reduction of infection risks
  • Medication safety & reconciliation
  • Falls prevention
  • No preventable deaths/injuries
  • Inclusion of patient/family concerns and access to healthcare team
• Collaborates with patient, family and members of the healthcare team; develops, documents, implements and monitors an individualized plan of care reflecting a standard of care based on best practice and evidence‑based medicine.
• Provides, documents, and consults to assure necessary patient and family education in support of the treatment plan.
• Is adaptive to change and updates patient care practices within an evolving healthcare environment.
• Collaborates with team members, patient, and family to develop a proactive discharge plan.
• Performs procedures and treatments according to accepted department/unit protocols, guidelines, standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Legibly and electronically documents patient care activities and information in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Is competent in input and retrieval of information within various written and electronic documentation systems.
• Provides safe, quality care in an efficient, cost‑effective manner.
• Supports and assists with orientation of new staff and students.
• Acquires necessary training and skills to perform preceptor and charge nurse functions when selected.
• Demonstrates advancement of professional nursing practice through continuing education, required training, certification, and participation in department and unit activities.
• Assures all competencies, certifications, safety information and courses are completed as required.
• Identifies concerns and takes appropriate action to involve colleagues and management in promotion of a safe patient care environment.
• Actively engages in positive communication, feedback, and ongoing development of self and team.
• Builds and maintains an environment fostering open communication, patient and family‑centered care, and healthy collegial relationships.
• Demonstrates adaptive/timely communication based on individual patient/family needs.
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% of scheduled staff meetings or reads the minutes and signs off, and is responsible for meeting content regardless of attendance.
• Promotes and role‑models collaborative practice and relationships with other health care…